William N. Gillmore photograph collection. 1917-1962.

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William N. Gillmore photograph collection. 1917-1962.

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Contains the following types of materials: photographs. Contains photographs of the following military units and organization: Kentucky Military Institute (KMI), 101st Airborne Division, 82nd Airborne Division. General description of the collection: The William N. Gillmore photograph collection consists of photos on certain specific aspects of Major General Gillmore's career. There are a few scenes of the summer camp of the Kentucky Military Institute in 1918 and of the Army football team, on which Cadet Gillmore played, of 1922 to 1925. There is some post-World War II (WWII) coverage of the 101st Airborne Division and later of the 82nd Airborne Division. There are numerous photos of miscellaneous presentations, reviews, and ceremonies from the 1950s. An album shows views of the Presidio of San Francisco right up to General Gillmore's retirement in 1962.

2 boxes (329 photographs)

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7642881

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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